Charlie Feathers

Charles Arthur "Charlie" Feathers was born on June 12, 1932 in Holly Springs, Mississippi and was an influential American rockabilly, and country music performer. Feathers recorded a string of popular hit singles like "Peepin' Eyes," "Defrost Your Heart," "Tongue-Tied Jill," and "Bottle to the Baby" on Sun Records, Meteor and King Records in the 1950's. Feathers was known for his ability to shift emotional and sonic dynamics in his songs. His theatrical, hiccup-styled, energetic, rockabilly vocal style inspired a later generation of rock vocalists, including Lux Interior of The Cramps. He studied and recorded several songs with Junior Kimbrough, whom he called "the beginning and end of all m... Continue Bio >>